| Nothing, no one, is too small to matter.
What you do is going to make a difference.
–Madeleine L'Engle (1918–2007)
December 13: St. Lucia's Day |
Friday, December 13, 2019
347th day of the year
Winter begins in 8 days
Jamie Foxx (actor) was born on this day in 1967.
Grandma Moses (artist) died on this day in 1961.
Question of the Day
I'd like to re-create those pumpkin spice mixtures I've seen for sale in gift shops. What is the right proportion of ingredients? Answer
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Geminids Peak Tonight!
Geminids 2019: How to See the Geminid Meteor Shower December 13
The most active meteor shower of the year peaks the night of Friday, December 13. These are the Geminids, the sky’s “Old Faithful.” Their trustworthy, one‑a‑minute frequency has created reliable December sparklers for the past century. |
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| SPONSORED 11 Holiday Gift Ideas Gardeners Will Love
If you have someone on your holiday gift list who loves gardening, we have made gift planning a little easier. This year Jung Seed has created a special holiday gift guide full of fun, creative ideas your gardener will love. |
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Telecommunications and Weather
How Teleconnections Affect the Weather (And Our Forecast)
What can we look forward to weatherwise over the next several months? Almanac meteorologist Michael Steinberg explains a few of the factors that go into our forecasts and predicts how well our forecast will hold up. |
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Christmas and Winter Lore
Winter Weather Folklore
Weather folklore is a favorite among Almanac readers, and no more so than when it comes to the prognostics of the wintery season. Here are some of our favorite proverbs—including Christmas lore! |
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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook
BRAND-NEW #1 BESTSELLER! After inspiring and instructing gardeners for 227 years, we have created a single “how to garden” reference book that includes all of our expertise! |
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Yummy Holiday Food Gifts
Homemade Holiday Food Gift Ideas
Put your hands and handiwork into your gifts. Make holiday food gifts from the kitchen—from buttery Shortbread Cookies to Christmas Fruitcake to an easy Bûche de Nöel. |
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The 2020 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar
Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar that makes a great stocking stuffer! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs. |
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